Respuesta :
5.89+2.147=8.037
The total length of the two pieces is 8.037 meters
The total length of the two pieces is 8.037 meters
Answer: 8.04 meters
Step-by-step explanation:
length of first piece of yarn = 5.89 meters
length of second piece of yarn = 2.147 meters
Total length of of the two pieces of yarn = length of first piece of yarn + length of second piece of yarn = 5.89 meters + 2.147 meters = 8.037 meters
The rule apply for the addition and subtraction is :
The least precise number present after the decimal point determines the number of significant figures in the answer.
Thus the answer will be 8.04 meters as least precise number 5.89 contains two decimal places.